Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 2:2 Hapoel Beer Sheva
After the international break the Under-19 side returned to the pitch and drew 2:2 against Hapoel Beer Sheva on Matchday 24 of the Israel Youth Premier League. Beer Sheva took a 2:0 lead but the Yellow & Blue were able to comeback to draw even late in the match thanks to goals by Ido Hagar has Tal Yagudaev. Guy Tzarfati’s squad currently sits in 2nd place, 3 points off the top of the table side, Maccabi Petah Tikva. For the full Match Report click here.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 3:0 Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon
After defeating Beitar Jerusalem in the State Cup last week, the Under-16 squad continued their positive momentum as they defeated Ramat Hasharon on Matchday 24 of league action. Head Coach Eran Sassi’s side recorded an important home win as Jan Shalata, Rotem Grama and Yonatan Paz all scored. Head Coach Eran Sassi summed up the win: “We played well right from the get go and we showed a lot of patience knowing that our opponent would play defensive football. However, we were still able to get to a number of chances to score because we sent quick balls forward and long balls throughout the match. We slowed down the pace a bit in the second half but we were a of to play well defensively and not concede a goal.”

Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion 0:1 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv
The Under-15 squad took home the win over Rishon Le’Zion thanks to Oral Bahia’s goal and increased their lead atop the table to two points. Head Coach Ori David spoke about the match that was: “This was a well played game by the team despite the poor weather conditions. We had many chances from the first minutes and thankfully we were able to score near the end of the contest. I’m proud of the guys.”

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Tel Aviv in a Round of 16 matchup in the Under-19 State Cup on Tuesday at 15:00. The Yellow & Blue will visit Wolfson for this knockout Derby contest as the team held their final training session this evening under the direction of head coach Guy Tzarfati.

Tzarfati: “This match has a number of interesting factors associated with it. The first thing is that it’s an away match, the second it’s a Derby and the third it’s a knockout State Cup clash which are always difficult as we will have just one chance to advance to the next stage.”

Derby:
“Derby matches are always tough battles and our opponent is a quality one with national team players. We have a difficult match in front of us.”

Motivation:
“We don’t have to take about being motivated for a match like this and the players who have grown up through the Maccabi ranks know exactly what type of energy is needed when you get to play a Derby. We have to be cool, calm and collected while bringing our best effort to the pitch. I believe we will be able to do that and advance to the next stage.”

The Under-19 squad entered the State Cup competition last round against Maccabi Petah Tikva who took a 1:0 lead in the 61’ thanks to a penalty. Playing with only ten men, Maccabi was able to draw even five minutes later as Ido Shahar scored for the Yellow & Blue and eventually won via penalty shootout 4:1.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Beer Sheva on Matchday 24 of the Israel Youth Premier League and entered the contest 4 points off the top of the table while the visitor’s found themselves in 4th place.

Starting XI: Or Itzhak, Michael Chilaka, Alon Shtrozberg, Amit Glezer (Tal Yagudaev 84’), Tomer Mahluf, Ido Shahar, Omri Ram (Gil Ben Shalosh 60’), Yoav Hofmayster (Nadav Nidam 46’), Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen (Rave Assayag 69’) Eyal Hen (Mufleh Shalata 46’).

First Half
Maccabi’s first chance came in the 8’ but Ram’s header went out but 4 minutes later Beer Sheva found the back of the goal following a corner as Daniel Karadi gave the visitors a 1:0 lead.

In the 18’ Beer Sheva grabbed a 2:0 advantage when Nir Itzkovic scored via a header. Maccabi had a chance to cut the lead in the 29’ but Hen’s attempt was saved by the keeper.

Second Half
Tzarfati made 3 substitutions at the break to freshen up the attic and in the 52’ Chilaka’s header missed the target and 11 minutes later Gil Ben Shalosh’s opportunity came up short.

In the 66’ Shalata’s attempt missed and in the 73’ Ben Shalosh’s chance went out. Finally in the 80’ Maccabi pulled a goal back via a 20’ shot from Shahar that skipped into the goal, 2:1 Beer Sheva.

The Yellow & Blue pressed for the equalizer and in the 87’ Ben Shalosh’s chance was saved by the keeper. However in the 90’ Yagudaev pounced on a rebound and scored from 8 meters out to draw even and split the points.

The Youth Academy is on break due to National Team matches. Some of the coaches are using the time to visit some of the top clubs in Europe including Ajax, Alkmaar and Paris Saint Germain.

The group that went to Holland included the Under-19 Coach Guy Tzarfati, his assistant Nissim Dvash along with U17 assistant coach Jeffrey Yishai and Academy Scout Ran Elias. The coaches visited Ajax Amsterdam where they were impressed by the training facilities and attended training sessions for both the First Team and the youth clubs as well as meeting Ajax Head Coach Erik ten Hag.

Following the trip to Ajax, the group also visited Alkmaar and saw the training facilities as well as First Team and youth club sessions.

At the same time, Under-15 Head Coach Ori David headed to Paris Saint Germain where he attended their league match against Marseille. David also saw their youth team train under the direction of coach Thiago Motta.

The goal of these continuing education visits is to increase connections with some of the Europe’s top clubs while also learning from them as well.

The Israel Under-19 and Under-17 National Team will will be playing in the Elite Stage of European Championships with the goal to advance to the group stages. The U19 squad will face Switzerland, Poland and France while the U17 side will play the Czech Republic, Holland and Northern Ireland.

Schedule
20.3.19 – U19 v Switzerland
20.3.19 – U17 v Czech Republic
23.3.19 – U17 v Holland
23.3.19 – U19 v Poland
26.3.19 – U19 v France
26.3.19 – U17 v Northern Ireland

Maccabi players with the Israel U19 team: Daniel Peretz, Alon Shtrozberg, Tamir Glezer, Tomer Mahluf, Yoav Hofmayster.

Maccabi players with the Israel U17 team: Nehoray Bitton, Niv Berkovic, Or Roizman, Ben Mosayif.

Hapoel Ra’anana 2:2 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv (U19)
The Under-19 squad drew with Raanana on Matchday 23 of the Israel Youth Premier League. The young Yellow & Blue took the lead on goals by Bar Cohen and Eduardo Guerrero but the host’s came back to split the points, Tamir Glezer was issued a red card in the 77’ after a second yellow card. For the full Match Report Click Here

Maccabi Herzliya 10-1 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv (U17)
The Under-17 squad visited Herzliya on Matchday 24 and came away with a big win. Goal scorers included Nehoray Bitton (3), Tal Torgman (4), George Abu Arav, Niv Berkovic, Shaked Navon. The victory increased the lead atop the table to 13 points.

Maccabi “Eli” Fuchs Tel Aviv 4:0 Maccabi Netanya (U16)
The Under-16 team defeated Netanya on Matchday 22 at Kiryat Shalom thanks to goals by Rotem Grama, Ener Oshmendi and Omri Halevi (2). The young Yellow & Blue are in second place, five points off the top of the table.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 0:0 Hapoel Beer Sheva (U15)
The Under-15 squad and Beer Sheva ended their contest goalless as each team picked up a point as Maccabi “Eldad” now have a 4 point lead atop the table. Head Coach Ori David: “Although we ended goalless we are content with the quality the club showed and we played good football as well as creating many chances close to the goal. Unfortunately this was the type of game where the ball just wouldn’t go in. I’m very proud of the players.”

The Under-19 side visited Raanana on Matchday 23 and sat in 2nd place just two points off the table leaders Maccabi Petah Tikva while the host’s began the day in the 4th place with two wins in their last six matches.

Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, Ido Shahar, Amit Glezer, Alon Shtrozberg, Yoav Hofmayster, Tomer Mahluf, Tamir Glezer, Omri Ram, Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen, Eyal Hen.

First Half
The Yellow & Blue controlled the pace of play and in the 12’ had their first opportunity when Guerrero and Ram teamed up for a pair of chances but missed the intended target. But Maccabi broke through in the 16’ when Cohen unleashed a shot that beat the Raanana keeper for a 1:0 lead.

Hen almost doubled the advantage a minute later but his shot went by the post, however, in the 30’ they would score their second of the contest from the penalty spot via Guerrero after a hand ball in the box, 2:0 Maccabi.

Raanana had their first opportunity in the 43’ but Asaf Hershko’s header went over the bar as Guy Tzarfati’s squad went into the break with a two goal lead.

Second Half
In the 50’ the host’s almost pulled a goal back but Asi Sela’s scorcher went over the bar and three minutes later Golan Beni came close as well but his attempt went by the post. Hen’s 60’ chance thanks to a Cohen through ball went over the goal and 11 minutes later Hershko’s opportunity for Raanana whizzed by the post.

But the host’s pulled a goal back in the 76’ when Roie Levi scored from inside the box, 2:1 in favor of Maccabi. However, Tamir Glezer was handed his second yellow card a minute later for a reckless tackle in the middle of the pitch leaving Tzarfati’s side with ten men.

Raanana drew even at 2:2 in the 78’ as Omer Mizrahi scored from inside the area. Maccabi had a chance to go ahead in the 90’ but Gil Ben Shalosh’s attempt was saved by the Raanana keeper as the sides split the points.

The Under-19 side faced Beitar Tubruk on Matchday 22 of the Israel Youth Premier League. Last time the squad’s met, the Yellow & Blue recorded a 2:0 away win thanks to goals by Rave Assayag and Tal Yagudaev. Maccabi is currently in 2nd place, 3 points off the top of the table leaders Maccabi Petah Tikva.

Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, Omer Itzhaki, Amit Glezer, Dan Lugassi, Yoav Hofmayster, Ido Shahar, Mufleh Shalata, Nadav Nidam, Eduardo Guerrero, Bar Cohen, Eyal Hen.

First Half
Tubruk had the first chance of the contest in the 3’ when Torai Siahu crossed the ball from the left to Ari Itzhak but his header went out while two minutes later Hen almost gave Maccabi the lead when he found Cohen in the middle of the box but his shot just skipped by the post.

In the 13’ Shalata tried his luck from outside of the area but his chance went off the Tubruk defense, however, 9 minutes later the visitor’s took a 1:0 lead when Anz Kizailiku scored from close in. The Yellow & Blue took control of the match but couldn’t find the equalizer as the half ended with Maccabi down by a goal.

Second Half
In the 49’ Guerrero received the ball to the left of the box, moved to a more central position and took a shot but the Tubruk keeper was up to the task. Shahar’s 51’ opportunity via a free kick hit the outside netting but 2 minutes later the Yellow & Blue evened up the contest. Itzhak began the play on the left side and crossed a beauty of a ball to Hen who slammed it home, 1:1.

Maccabi continued to control the pace of play over the next quarter hour but couldn’t produce any scoring opportunities. In the 83’ Guerrero sent a through ball to Assayag and tried to hit the far corner of the goal but just missed by inches. The Yellow & Blue took the lead in the 85’ when Dan Lugassi sent a cross from the left to Gil Beh Shalosh who headed it behind the Tubruk keeper for a 2:1 advantage.

However, the visitor’s drew even just two minutes off a header as the match came to an end at 2:2 with each side taking a point.

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Girls Team is searching for the next star and this is your chance to join the Yellow & Blue family.

On Friday March 15th an Open Day will be held beginning at 15:00. All you have to do is come by and score your place on the Girls Team.

This special day is for girls aged 5-15 and for regular players and keepers.

In the meantime, check out the Maccabi Tel Aviv Girls Team by clicking here.

For more information and to register please call 03-680-6163 or email: lbenaharon@mtafc.com.

Maccabi Petah Tikva 1:1 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv (1:4 on penalties) (U19)
The Under-19 side advanced to the 4th round of State Cup action with a victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva. Despite playing with only ten men for a good portion of the match, the young Yellow & Blue were able to end 120 minutes of football knotted up at 1:1 thanks to a tying goal by Ido Shahar. Maccabi then went on to win via a penalty shootout. For the full Match Report Click Here.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 4:3 Ashdod (U16)
After a win over Beitar Jerusalem last Matchday, the Under-16 squad fell behind Ashdod 2:0 by the 6’. However, Eran Sassi’s team scored 4 unanswered goals by the 58’ thanks to a Aviv Peles hat-trick and a lone strike by Dor Turgeman. In the 68’ Maccabi were reduced to ten men but Ashdod was only able to pull one goal back as the Yellow & Blue advanced to the next stage of the tournament.